McFly star
Dougie Poynter has beaten former TOWIE hunk
Mark Wright to take the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! crown, after seeing off competition from the likes of Anthony Cotton,
Fatima Whitbread and
Willie Carson.

Dougie dons his jungle crown as he makes his way out of the camp as this year’s victor (Picture: ITV)

The musician was speechless after I’m A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec told him he had won the series. He managed only to say: ‘I’m lost for words. My mouth is so dry. It’s been the best couple of weeks in my life.’

And many watching at home will have been surprised too, since Mark had been the odds-on favourite to win since the start of the show three weeks ago.

Mark was pleased for his pal after Dougie stormed to victory (Picture: ITV)

Mark, however, was magnanimous in defeat, telling Ant and Dec: ‘There couldn’t be a better winner than this man here. He deserves it so much. He’s the nicest, kindest man you could ever meet.’

Before finding out who had won, Mark told the presenters: ‘I’ve won being here… I can’t be a loser today. It’s not a competition. It’s an experience of a lifetime and I’ve loved every minute.’

Yesterday, the boys reflected on their time in the jungle, with Mark saying: ‘It makes me emotional thinking about it because it has been the most wonderful experience.’Iâm proud and honoured every day that goes by Iâve won, every vote thatâs been given me, Iâve won.’

Dougie added: ‘Iâve met people that Iâll be friends with for a long time. I thought I wouldnât get on with Mark but itâs awesome hanging out with him.’